Recognizing the importance of detecting esophageal cancer during its earliest stages, advancing medical research, and supporting the goals and ideals of Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month.
Latest action · May 11, 2010 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Progress
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- IntroducedMay 11, 2010
- Agreed to in HouseNot reached
Summary
Expresses support for: (1) the goals and ideals of Esophageal Cancer Awareness Month; and (2) increased research into the causes, treatments, and cures for esophageal cancer.
Applauds the efforts of advocates and organizations that encourage awareness, promote research, and provide education and support to those impacted.
Recognizes the importance of early screening.
Cosponsors 15
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from May 11, 2010 to Sep 28, 2010, with 6 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-OH | Betty Sutton | Original | May 11, 2010 |
| R-NJ | Christopher H. Smith | Original | May 11, 2010 |
| D-FL | Debbie Wasserman Schultz | Original | May 11, 2010 |
| R-VA | Frank R. Wolf | Original | May 11, 2010 |
| D-CA | Jackie Speier | Original | May 11, 2010 |
| D-NJ | Rush Holt | Original | May 11, 2010 |
| D-DC | Eleanor Holmes Norton | May 18, 2010 | |
| D-GA | John Barrow | May 18, 2010 | |
| R-GA | Paul C. Broun | May 18, 2010 | |
| D-NY | Carolyn B. Maloney | May 26, 2010 | |
| D-MA | Barney Frank | Jun 17, 2010 | |
| R-GA | Phil Gingrey | Jul 1, 2010 | |
| R-NC | Walter B. Jones | Sep 15, 2010 | |
| R-IN | Dan Burton | Sep 16, 2010 | |
| R-PA | Joseph R. Pitts | Sep 28, 2010 |
Actions 3
Everything that happened, newest first.
- May 11, 2010Introduced in House
- May 11, 2010Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- May 11, 2010Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E805)
Subjects
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- May 11, 2010Introduced in House
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